Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142) - Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) (Ratification: 1984)

The Committee notes the Government's report and the information it contains in answer to its previous direct requests. It would be grateful if, in its next report, the Government would supply detailed information on the practical application of the Convention with particular reference to the following points.

1. In its report the Government mentions a coordinated programme of the INCE and the Ministry of Labour designed to ensure a closer link between education and training programmes and labour market integration structures. Please provide information on the implementation of this programme and on any new measures taken or envisaged to establish a close link between vocational guidance and vocational training and employment, in particular through public employment services, in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

2. The Committee notes the conclusions of the study on the modernization of the INCE. Please continue to provide information on measures to modernize and decentralize the INCE taken as a result of the study. Please continue to provide statistical data and reports concerning the activities of the INCE.

3. The Committee notes the indications concerning the employment information activities of the National Employment Service. Please also provide information on school and vocational guidance activities for children and adolescents. Please indicate whether progress has been made in the application of the provisions of Article 3, paragraph 3, of the Convention.